U.S. Factory Activity Slides Unexpectedly
The Institute for Supply Management said that its purchasing managers index of manufacturing activity fell to 47.9 in the month, […]
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Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.
Under the president’s version of the Monroe Doctrine, commerce and resources drive U.S. strategic intervention. Is Greenland next? Source link
Growth in China’s Service Activity Slows
A private gauge of China’s service activity showed expansion at the softest pace in six months, weighed by slowing sales.
Heard on the Street: Tax cuts will help pad wallets in 2026, but not across all income levels
The tax cuts should help some people, but changes to programs such as food stamps will hurt low-income consumers. Source
Five Financial Blind Spots That Burden Grieving Spouses
Proactive strategies can help avoid the financial fog of loss later. Source link
Should It Be Easier to Buy Annuities in Retirement Plans? Readers Had Doubts
A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ questions
The Year of the Digital Detox
Plus, Charleston on a budget, a new take on the nightcap and how to make your financial discipline last. Source
For five older job seekers, finding new work took creativity, new skills and, in some cases, lowered expectations
Finding new work took creativity, new skills and, in some cases, lowered expectations. Source link
Why pay more? This couple left pricey California behind for a spacious, affordable home in the Midwest
The region offers housing costs below the national median and steady wage growth. Source link
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Investors Gauge Rate Outlook
U.S. jobs data for December and ISM data on U.S. manufacturing and services-sector activity will be the key focus in